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Dairy Trends: short-term outlook for dairy markets stable and likely to improve

Long-term outlook for milk markets is strong, but, in the short term, prices will be stable and this is being reflected in the GDT and European prices this week, reports Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 16 September 2026

Dairy Trends: short-term outlook for dairy markets stable and likely to improve

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Gorman expecting generational renewal measure in Budget 27

Gorman expecting generational renewal measure in Budget 27

NEWS 16 September 2026

GDT index drops for first time in five auctions

GDT index drops for first time in five auctions

NEWS 15 September 2026

July milk intake down on 2025 levels

July milk intake down on 2025 levels

July milk intake down on 2025 levels

NEWS 4 September 2026

Prices rise by 0.9% at Global Dairy Trade

Prices rise by 0.9% at Global Dairy Trade

Prices rise by 0.9% at Global Dairy Trade

NEWS 1 September 2026

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Opinion: Ornua is at a crossroads, but Irish butter's quality must be backed

Opinion: Ornua is at a crossroads, but Irish butter's quality must be backed

While Tirlán's move has been criticised by some, it has to look after its members' needs. Can we create room for multiple tiers of branded Irish butter?

OPINION 14 August 2026

Editorial: is Tirlán ready to be called a co-op?

Editorial: is Tirlán ready to be called a co-op?

The main argument being put forward by Tirlán is that by filling the order with Costco, they are displacing New Zealand butter.

VIEWPOINTS 14 August 2026

Northern Ireland dairy news in-brief

Northern Ireland dairy news in-brief

Prices at the Dutch Dairy Board continue to rise and Islandmagee farm to host dairy carbon network event

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 August 2026

Dairy Trends: strong demand drives biggest GDT rise since March

Dairy Trends: strong demand drives biggest GDT rise since March

With an average price increase of 2.3% in the GDT auction, the biggest since March, it's clear tightening supplies and strong demand are playing out in the market, writes Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 14 August 2026

Farmers have their say on US butter deal spat

Farmers have their say on US butter deal spat

The Irish Farmers Journal asked farmers for their views on Tirlán’s move to supply US supermarket giant Costco with grass-fed butter for its own-brand, which is about $6/kg cheaper than Kerrygold.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Global Dairy Trade: powders on the rise as butter continues to fall

Global Dairy Trade: powders on the rise as butter continues to fall

Whole milk powder and skim milk powder both increased in value at the latest GDT on Tuesday.

MARKETS 14 August 2026

Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, ABP deal and FBD’s millions

Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, ABP deal and FBD’s millions

On this week’s show, Stephen and Lorcan discuss the Tirlán-Ornua butter battle, ABP’s UK acquisition and they take a closer look at FBD Trust’s investment success.

PODCAST 14 August 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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